Kerry IFC: Austin Stacks win Tralee derby, Glenflesk edge Legion, Desmonds win

There were also tight wins for Glenbeigh-Glencar over Gaeltacht and Kilcummin over promoted Listowel Emmets

Glenflesk danger man Darragh Roche scored 1-10 as his side won the East Kerry derby over Legion in Kerry's IFC first round. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

AUSTIN Stacks, Kerry county champions in 2021 before being relegated two years later, overcome Tralee rivals John Mitchels as they began their bid to return to the senior ranks with a 12-point win on Saturday.

Kerry U20 Paddy Lane contributed 0-5 while Kerry midfielder Joe O'Connor and Cian Purcell grabbed the goals in a 2-15 to 0-9 win.